Defense to Speak with Jail Representative for Civil Lawsuit

By D.C. Witness Staff - May 30, 2020
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A judge encouraged a defense attorney to get in contact with the attorney representing the DC Jail to speak with his client.

Khamari Perkins, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 18-year-old Naseem Simpson on the 3000 block of 14th Street, NW on March 26.

Judge Juliet McKenna, encouraged Perkins’ attorney, Kevann Gardner to get in contact with the attorney representing the DC Jail in the civil suit to set up day of hearing phone calls with his client.

Gardner said he was unable to speak with Perkins, despite scheduling a call, because the jail was under staffed.

Gardner also requested another status hearing which was scheduled for June 15.